Articles for engineers and buyers sourcing machined parts in Illinois: Chicagoland job shops, Rockford and downstate capabilities, cost drivers and RFQ tips.https://illinoismachineshops.com/https://illinoismachineshops.com/blog/job-shop-vs-production-shop/https://illinoismachineshops.com/blog/job-shop-vs-production-shop/How job shops and production machine shops differ in setup, pricing and lead time, and how to tell which type to send your RFQ to based on volume and repeat orders.Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT